The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-31

ber when Sam was .dggin' his we'll, he
came into the house and says he to Susan,
says he: 'Suz, you come out and tell where
the water is, and then I'll dig for't' She
went out, and Sam struck water in less
than three days. diggin'. Timotheus, he's
q scholar, too. had a hand in bringing up
Tim, and don't see any reason why he
amt started right. That boys most twenty.
eight, and don't believe he's got single
bad habit shout him. There's lots OF young
men that git to gamblin' and drinkin' and
| down they go on the broad road TO ruin"
A loud laugh from he seat In front Of her
now attracted Aunt Polly's attention, and
she saw four youpg men engagedin playing
| cards. This was iinething for which she
had the utmost h'rror, and she believed IL
10 be her plain duty to lean over the back
OF the scat and re .onstrate with these mis-
guided youths. sro accordingly placed her
hand on the shoulder of one and said, sol
EMMY:
"Ddn't you know, young man, that it
was dredful wicked to play cardap
"Cards, madams play cardsl You have
made mistake," replied the swain adjust
ing pair Of eyeglasses and trying to look
dignified. MADAM, beg leave to inform
you that am the general secretary OF the
|
Cruelty to Dogs, Cats and Other Domestic
| Animals"
| VI wantto know" exclaimed Aunt Polly.
"Well, I'm glad was mistaken. You're a
likely lookin' feler and hope you'll do
we'll"
The train glided on. Station after station
was passed, and as her companion seemed
to prefer to remain silent. Aunt Polly con-
tented herself with watching the different
passengers and viewing the scenery
through which she was passing. Having
become more accustomed to the novelty Of
the situation, she rather enjoyed the swift,
onward motion, and the idea OF an accident
did not enter her head.
At last they were nearing the city. The
houses began TO appearvery large and very
close together, and there were many sights
entirely new to Aunt Polly. 1t was in the
middle Of the afternoon and she was begin
ming to get very tired. It so happened that
the female lecturer was going through the
same street on which Mr.. Malvern lived,
and she suggested to Aunt Polly that they
should take a cab together, but justas they
stepped from the car Aunt Polly was met
by her brother
"Well, WE'LL" said he, sezing the odorous
carpet-bag. "Have you come all alonel"
II felt that must come, Henry You
know that gal always ruther took to me,
and thought sight Of her. If hadn't
come, and she had died, should always
have laid her death at my own door, for 1
should have thought that, like as not, I
could have saved her. But how is she
Henry, anywayW
There was twinkle in Mr.. Malvern's
eye which Aunt Polly did not see.
"She is no worse," he replied.
81 shall want her to take bowlful Of
good, strong thoroughwort tea the very
first thing. If her stomach's out of order
that's the best thing in the world. Has
she had the doctor, Henry?"
'No; we were waiting for you"
~ hain't but pesky little faith in doctors,
myself. Some simple remedy like dande-
lion pills or spearmint tea or somethin, Is
worth more than all their drugs put to-
gether-in my opinion. fetched number
of kinds of harbs and things with me, for
you didn't say what allied her."
II should Judge you had brought enough"
said Henry, holding out the bag at arms
length.
After walk OF three or four minutes
they came to the elegant residence of Mr..
Malvern. The front porch was hung with
evergreens; the rich curtains at the win
dows were plated with flowers: and, as
the two approached, a number Of young
ladies' in white were seen hurrying about
in tho hall.
"You've got real snug place here,
Henry" said Aunt Polly, as they entered
the house.
Mr.. Malvern said nothing, but, as he set
down tho carpet bag. he whisked out his
handkerchief and seemed to be long time
blowing his nose. In moment more his
wife made her appearance and cordially
greeted her guest, and, with the assistance
Of an attendant, relieved her of shawl and
bonnet and then Aunt Polly was led away
to the room appointed for her. Here she
was left, after short chat about the folks
at home, and told 70 rest for an hour or so
but, when sine was alone, she decided it
was her first duty to open her sachel and
get the extracts and herbs ready for i'm.
mediate use in case they should be needed.
That evening at six o'clock Aunt Polly
was escorted to the drawing-room. Just as
she entered the door she was met by
beautiful young woman whose graceful
form was half hidden by the snowy folds
Of bridal veil.
"Here is the girl we expect to lose to-
night" said Henry.
81 am glad you have come to my wed
ding, Aunt Polly" said the girl, pressing
the faded hand between her own soft palms |;
land thought it was actually wicked in
pa to make you think was ILL.,"
'Itwas the only way we could fetch her."
said Henry, ''and Polly may take her re-
venge by giving US all some good, strong,
thoroughwort tea."
Almost to her own surprise, Aunt
Polly joined in the general laugh; and in
all the festivity and fun that followed she
took so large share that Henry declared
he believed she would not have enjoyed it
more il Grace had needed the entire con-
tents Of the well-flled carpet.bag And
Aunt Polly herself admitted that when she
"fopped into Henry's easy chair and lis
tened to the songs and music, she really
felt thankful that them young folks wns all
so smart and happy. But after all,n she
added, 'it was we'll enough to have some
herbs and things handy in case they should
be needed."-F. Fl. Kelsey, IN Yankee Rlads.